The Shortcomings of Sympathy Hello Church Family, I hope you’ve been able to rest in God’s grace this week. I’ve been praying for you. Occasionally, I will pick up an article or listen to a podcast by Dr. Brene Brown, a trending speaker and research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes Life in the Household of God 1 Timothy 5:1-8 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: There’s an old saying that reminds: “You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family.” Well, the same is true in the household of God. When the Lord saves us, He places us into a family of believers,… Continue Reading
A Hundred Mothers Hello Church Family, I hope you’re enjoying a break from your normal routine. It’s Thanksgiving morning as I write this piece, and I’m sitting on my couch, snacking on warm orange rolls, skillfully prepared by my daughter. In a few hours, we’ll head out to spend the day with friends from Northpoint.… Continue Reading
Northpoint will be leading an outreach team to Athens, Greece this summer to work with our missionary partners Stefanos and Manon Mihalios. If you are interested, there will be an informational meeting, THIS Sunday, December 6, at 12:30 p.m., in the Tower Room. Continue Reading
Would you like to be part of the Northpoint staff? We have an opening on our janitorial team to work 10 hours per week. If you are interested, be sure to contact Amber McEwen. Continue Reading
Sermon Notes When Progress Seems Impossible Select Scriptures Pastor John Sloan Introduction: In the final three chapters of 1 Timothy, the Apostle Paul issues a number of imperatives to the Church. In keeping with his pattern, he uses athletic imagery to describe the Christian’s approach to life: “train yourself for godliness,” “fight the good fight,”… Continue Reading
Death by Broken Heart Hello Church Family, I was surveying the latest Internet sports news last night when I came across this disturbing headline: “Former NFL QB Doug Flutie’s Parents Both Die on Same Day.” Apparently, only one hour after the former signal-caller’s father passed away of a heart attack, Flutie’s mom also succumbed to… Continue Reading
This week, Pastor John hands over the TAGD keyboard to Pastor Brent Whitefield, Northpoint’s Pastor of Missions and Outreach. The Persecuted Church Hello Church Family, Over the past week, we have prayed about and reflected on the plight of persecuted Christians around the world. The Apostle Paul was a man who knew something about persecution.… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes Training Days 1 Timothy 4:6-10 Pastor John Sloan Introduction: We all know people who have professed Jesus as Savior, prayed the so-called sinner’s prayer, and then ultimately turned from the faith. In fact, some of the earliest Christians at Ephesus, who had determined to follow Jesus at great cost, even “departed from the… Continue Reading
Corona Life Services, a longtime Northpoint ministry partner, is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director. Responsibilities include development/fundraising, oversight and management of all clinic programs, training and supervision of clinic staff and volunteers, and public relations. Apply here. Continue Reading